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Keywords: Dan, Teacher, Master, Rank, Rokudan
Master teacher. Title given to Rokudan Black Belts and above.
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teacher of teachers; honorary title awarded to some of the highest ranking teachers
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Exemplary teacher - A title used for the highest-ranking teachers. Usually 6th dan and above - but not exactly a function of rank.
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teacher of rank sixth dan ( rokkudan) or higher
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master. The third (or highest) of the three teaching ranks used in the United States Aikido Federation, Western Region.
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master teacher title (usually 6th dan rank or above)
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master professor
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Master, past-master, founder
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honorific term meaning `expert'; loosely translated as `master'
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a master. This appellation is generally used only for those persons holding the rank of go-dan (5th degree black belt) or above.
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master teacher (title for a master teacher of at least 6th Dan rank)
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A master teacher/ teacher of teachers.
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Master teaching rank
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Master instructor
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master. Refers to anyone of fifth dan or higher. The late Brian Graham was the only person in Europe referred to as shihan.
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Shihan is a title, often used in Japanese martial arts. The term means model teacher.
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